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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Prepare to lead and conduct physical activities 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
252186  Prepare to lead and conduct physical activities 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Tourism, Adventure & Guiding 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services Hospitality, Tourism, Travel, Gaming and Leisure 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  4 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard is aimed at individuals involved in leading of physical activities in the context of outdoor education or development training or the context of sport development. Qualifying learners will be able to conduct planning within the context of an already outlined programme, prepare to lead the activity, prepare equipment, and clothing and take the necessary precautions to protect the environment.

Successful learners who will be able to prepare thoroughly prior to leading physical activities will contribute to the efficient, optimum and safe conduct of these activities. As a result the individual and organisation concerned, as well as the sub-field, will benefit.

Persons credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Plan a physical activity.
  • Prepare for the leading and conducting of physical activities.
  • Prepare resources for physical activities. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that the learner is competent in:
  • Communication Literacy at NQF Level 4.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Plan a physical activity. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Necessary information, including client profiles where applicable, is collected to plan the activity. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Clear objectives and outcomes are identified for the activity. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Approval is obtained from the relevant authority within or outside the organisation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Relevant health and safety requirements are adhered to in line with legal and organisational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Account is taken of available resources, time and possible changes of circumstances. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    A realistic plan is devised which meets the overall aims of the physical activity. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Prepare for the leading and conducting of physical activities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Plans for the conducting of the physical activity are compiled and other key information is kept readily available. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Own physical and mental condition is checked to ensure ability to lead the activity and any necessary, responsible contingency steps are taken in the event of doubt. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    A style of leadership for the activity is chosen which is consistent with its aims and the profiles of the participants. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Equipment is checked for serviceability and appropriateness before commencing the activity. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Personal mastery of all necessary skills, demonstrations, support techniques and safety actions required to lead the activity effectively and safely, are confirmed. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Prepare resources for physical activities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Safe and suitable resources for the activity and the participants are prepared according to activity requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Participants are encouraged to be involved in setting up equipment, avoiding damage to the resources, thereby minimising any negative impact on the environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Unsafe and unserviceable resources, including equipment, are dealt with correctly to ensure participant safety. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Communication equipment is checked and tested in preparation for any activity planned. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Weather conditions are taken into account, as applicable from time to time, and information is continuously updated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Any necessary steps required to manage accidents or evacuations are implemented. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An individual wishing to be assessed (including through RPL) against this unit standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard or assessing this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures.
  • External moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Methods for identifying client needs prior to engagement with activities.
  • The principles behind the prior selection of suitable activities and resources for achieving mental development, physical fitness and skilled performance so as to meet needs.
  • The likely effects of environmental factors as well as personal mental and physical fitness factors on performance.
  • The rationale behind the selection of performance-enhancing facilitation techniques and feedback methods appropriate to the activities selected.
  • The selection and checking of safety equipment to suit the activities envisaged. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Problem-solving is involved when the body's physiological response to different exercise and/or sport is described in the context of the different energy systems. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Information-review is required when environmental factors that affect performance are considered with respect to their impact on safe and effective participation. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Inter-relatedness of systems is involved when the role of the neurological system is explained in relation to the muscular system as well as responses and adaptations to exercise training. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
  • It is required that individuals completing this unit standard should already possess competency in adventure recreation activities to enable contextualization as it applies to assist in ABL activities.
  • At this level it is expected of an individual to demonstrate a high level personal, moral and professional integrity.
  • Good leadership and social skills should include good judgement and decision-making ability.
  • Must show the ability to work under instruction of a mentor.
  • Use opportunities to be creative in thinking. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  66190   National Certificate: Adventure Based Learning  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CATHSSETA 
    Elective  59201   National Certificate: Generic Management  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
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    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.